to organise a chid's 5th birthday party in a park

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and invite the 5 other children from his class bubble and 3 other friends who are all in school but not his bubble (keyworker and other reception class bubble). I'm anticipating some might not come so would only expect say 6 children. They could bring their bikes and scooters and parents sit socially distanced and watch them fly around the park. Also planning parachute games, treasure hunt and picnic in individually prepared paper bags - sandwich, crisps, cake, haribo etc to be thrown straight in bin when finished.
voting:
YES: YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW
NO: THIS IS A NICE IDEA WHICH IS ALLOWED

I have no idea what’s allowed anymore but it sounds like great fun.

I think we'll have to do the same for ds 4th birthday. I'm in Scotland, parks are open here and no social distancing required between children under 11 now.
I think the kids will have great fun as long as it's dry. I'll take a box of (individually wrapped) snacks and cartons of juice / milk.

This isn't allowed (with parents there will be more than 6) but I would say go ahead anyway. I have seen children do organised toddler football classes in the park and thought great!

I think it's an excellent idea. Be warned that you will receive trial by hysterical mob on here though.

I saw a school sports day in a London park a day or two ago: about thirty children, in uniform (school PE kit), socially distanced, doing various games. If they can do it, so can you.

Yanbu, if anyone questions it say they're all at school together. The parents are in the house hold with their own children so any spread between children will reach the parents too anyway.

When is it? We're having a party for dd who turns five this month. We're having 4 of her friends from her bubble in school (parents are dropping off), in the garden if possible but if not then they'll be in the conservatory. It's on the last day of term. The parent seem perfectly happy with this arrangement as they will have been in a classroom together all day. The only things that stand out in your plan are that if they all come (and they might-everyone's bored!)is that you would be a really big group in the park. 9 kids plus 9 parents, plus any extra parents and siblings that might tag along could easily top 20 people. Add to that bikes, scooters, picnic blankets etc it will be a pretty big do. And the weather might ruin everything!

It sounds great but with all the social distancing rules and I'm guessing people in the park might pass comment to you and your group I wouldn't bother. Maybe have a small family party this year and a big party next year? I've not had any birthday parties for my kids at all this year.

I have seen many large groups celebrating birthdays in parks, so I don't think you will draw that much comment.

Children under 12 DO NOT have to social distance outside

Also I have seen groups of way more than 6 doing organised football practice in the park, kids and adults, so I had assumed that is fine, but maybe not!

@Flyingagainstreason

Children under 12 DO NOT have to social distance outside

I think that’s just Scotland.

Do it. We're going to a similar sounding party next weekend and as about 7 or 8 other parties in our class have been cancelled it will be nice for one at least to happen! Ours is 8 out of 10 kids from our bubble plus siblings- I think 11 total in a big outdoor space where all parents can sit at a distance from one another

@GreyishDays
Oh really!! I was just this second heard it on R4
I didn’t hear the Scotland bit!!

[quote Flyingagainstreason]@GreyishDays
Oh really!! I was just this second heard it on R4
I didn’t hear the Scotland bit!![/quote]
Well maybe not then. I am in Scotland though so it’s kind of harder to tell!

Do it, I am! DS is turning 3 so we are having a picnic in a park. Just family, though he has asked about a few people from nursery. He has enough cousins so I think we wont invite nursery this year. I have a cake for everyone but beyond that have asked family to bring their own picnic. The adults will socially distance but the kids will not.

@GreyishDays
It’s all so confusing now!! Ridiculous isn’t it

Go for it. We did this last year for DS’s 5th birthday. They all had a blast.

Sounds lovely. Might be tempted to only invite those from his bubble though. That's what my sister is doing for my niece's birthday.

Fuck knows ! Just do it
I can’t get too angsty about this now
The rules are so confusing

Are there any toilet facilities?

My problem with this is not the gathering, it’s the knock on effect for other people wanting to enjoy this space.

I wanted to go for a walk along the seafront last weekend and couldn’t because a group of 30-40 people decided that they would go for a walk there too. It really annoyed me because my plans were ruined and they were not social distancing at all...

It’s the selfishness that annoys me. You may be ok with meeting in a group at a public place but others (like me) cannot because we have people at home who have been shielding since February (before the lockdown).

Even at school students are asked to distance and placed sporadically in class to abide by this. Meeting in a park and encouraging them to mix closely together isn’t following rules.

Sorry, but you need to drop the idea of a party this year and make it special for your child amongst your own family. Many people have done this already.

I'm planning for the 18th July - the day after term finishes. Its a large space so I'm not too worried about inconveniencing others but it has no useable toilets which is a good point. I'm happy for mine to go behind a bush when he's taken short but not so easy for girls. I'm only planning 2 hours...

Parties in parks have been happening a lot in Leicester. They are in lockdown! Just meet up with a couple, far safer.

I don’t think that’s why they’re in lockdown.